The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity in Science-Full Testimony @ The House of Commons (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_887)
Sep 26, 2025
Gad Saad, an evolutionary behavioral scientist known for his critiques of ideological conformity in academia, leads a discussion with Dr. Nadia Hassan, an expert on racism and discrimination, Robert Thomas, a proponent of academic freedom, and Professor Eric Kaufman, a researcher on identity politics. They explore the pitfalls of DEI initiatives in research funding, arguing for a merit-based approach. The group debates whether EDI undermines academic integrity, with Kaufman linking it to cultural socialism and warning against the erosion of public trust.
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Meritocracy As Science's Core Ethos
- Gad Saad argues science must be meritocratic and free from identity-based selection criteria.
- He claims EDI in funding is an affront to individual dignity and harms research excellence.
Examples Of Identity-Restricted Calls
- Gad Saad cites specific Canadian job calls restricting applicants by gender identity and race as examples.
- He references University of Waterloo and UBC Canada Research Chair calls that limited eligibility by identity.
Community-Driven Research Matters
- Dr. Nadia Hassan frames EDI funding as essential to study and reduce racism, hate, and discrimination.
- She stresses community-based partnerships and streamlining grant processes to avoid uncompensated labour.
